Everything but the kitchen sink!

Hidy Ho Stampers,

More pictures to share.  Here's a card I did last month at one of my classes.  It is using a stamp set that will be in the new catalog.  It's called Bright Blossoms.  It's such a stinken cute stamp set.  So here you go….

I used Elegant Eggplant and Whisper White card stock.  I ran the Whisper White CS through the Big Shot using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (#117335).  I also used matching Elegant Eggplant 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon (#124143).  For the circles, I used the 1 3/8" Circle Punch (#119860) and the 1 1/4" Circle Punch (#119861).  The images are from Bright Blossoms (#125495 wood mount or 125497 clear mount).  They are stamped with Elegant Eggplant classic ink (our new pads oooooooooo ahhhhhhh) and Old Olive classic ink.  Add Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#119246). 

I did adhere the circles with Dimensionals. 

This is a very fast and very easy card.

Okay more pictures from the happiest place on earth…

so do they look like the Paparazzi?

We headed for our favorite Soda Shoppe -

it's called "Beaches and Cream", isn't it cute, very 50's, very retro.

This is the start of an ice cream that they call "The Kitchen Sink".

It has an ENTIRE can of whip cream on it along with EIGHT scoops of ice cream! OMGosh!!!

Then he was jamming FULL size candy bars in there.  OMGosh!!!!!

And here was his master piece.

No, we did not order it but these gals let me take their picture

because they DID order it and ate it!  Look closely, the container has

a faucet and two handles just like a real kitchen sink…too cute.

This one was big enough, this was called "No Way Jose!"

mmmmmmmm

Don't forget to get everything you want from the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up Idea Book and catalog, it's going to be done at the end of this month!  HURRY!!!!! 

Thank you for stopping by, I hope you are enjoying your weekend.

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Hi Ho Hi Ho it’s Off to Stamp I go…..

Hidy Ho Stampers,

Did ya miss me?  Well I have to tell you that I had the most wonderful – MAGICAL time in Disney for 10 days.  Shelli Gardner, the co-founder of Stampin' Up! invited those of us who earned the trip to come to Disney for a VERY magical time and she did NOT disappoint us!  It was amazing.  It was a free trip for both my husband and myself.  Do you want to go next year, just ask me how you too can join us!  Read on…

Before I left freeeeeezing New York and headed for wonderfully warm Florida (ahhhhhhh) I made swaps for the Stampin' Up! card swap.  I just had to incorporate the little lady (Minnie).  My card was made with supplies from our April Special.  I used the Bright Blossoms Stamp Set, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper, Basic Black 1/2" scalloped ribbon (I turned it over so the dots did not show), Scallop Cirle Bigz Die # 113468, 21/2" circle Punch 3/4" circle, 1/2" circle punch, Heart to Heart punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, 3/8" basic black taffeta ribbon.

So after the short airplane ride, we arrived at our destination

Disney's Boardwalk Hotel!

Isn't it beautiful – well stay tuned…

We were greeted by a wonderful lady that lead us into the hotel lobby – OH MY GOSH!  I think I died and went to heaven (remember this trip was completely FREE!)  Can ya stand it?!!!

And look what was waiting for us when we got to the room – BON BONS!!!!  :0)  Really, can you stand it?!!!!

And here is a view from the back of the hotel overlooking the lake!!!!

Here is the Boardwalk that comes ALIVE at night!

And across the lake…

Here is one of the Villas!  Isn't this so stinken cute!

When taking the boat to or from Epocot or MGM, here is the gateway that brings us home.

SPECTACULAR!!!!

So stay tuned, this week I will have samples and more breathtaking pictures for you!  Thank You Shelli from the bottom of our hearts!  It was a-m-a-z-i-n-g!  I can't wait for the Fiji trip next year!!!

And don't forget to get keep checking the DISCONTUNUED LISTS and the CLEARANCE RACK.  Things are going fast.  Log onto my website to check out what is left.

Thank you for stopping by!

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Last Chance Lists – RETIRED ACCESSORIES are unveiled today!

Hidy Ho Stampers,

Well they are here!  The Retired Lists for our current catalog are here.

1.  Click here for the PDF   Accessories List

2.  Click here for the PDF Decor Elements List

3.  Click here for the PDF  Stamp List 

4.  Click here to SHOP the  ALL of the LISTS

I just LOVE when Stampin' Up changes things UP!  :0)  We are always FRESH AND ALIVE (and always with the trend) so out with the old and in with the new!!!  

You need to go to my website and shop for these ASAP because these items are only on sale WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!  

SOME OF THE ITEMS ARE UP TO 70% OFF!!!!

Remember, demonstrators and customers will be trying to buy them all up so hurry!  I cannot say that loud enough.  SO SHOP NOW.  While you are shopping head on over to the Clearance Rack, lots of new stuff in there also!   SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP!

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Simple and Elegant

Hidy Ho Stampers,

It's a good feeling to be back to my blog.  I've been uber busy and had to put it on hold for a while.  But if you are still with me, I have some great stuff coming up.  So stay tuned in.

Here's a card I did at one of my classes.  I call it simple and elegant. 

Stamp Set:  Bright Blossom (get it before April 30th).

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Basic Black and #125409 Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Basic Black and Real Red

Embellishments:  Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4 Circle punch, 3/4" punch, 1/2" punch, Bird Punch, Neutrals Brads, dimensionals

I love this card, I hope you did too.  Thank you for stopping by and not giving up on me :0)  See you soon.

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Baja Breeze – Doesn’t that sound like you should be on vacation?

Hidy Ho Stampers,

Baja Breeze – Doesn't that sound like you should be on vacation?  Well with this Stampin' Up color, when you look at it, it feels like you ARE on a warm sunny vacation by the ocean!  Okay Okay so I sound like a nut case – work with me here!  Look at my card creation today (should be cutting for my upcoming Stamp Camp but I decided to take a break and have some fun with Baja Breeze and my new favorite stamp this week – Mixed Bunch.)

seeeeeee – didn't I tell you!!!  Baja Breeze take me away!!!  Hope you signed up for Stamp Camp, we aren't doing this card but we are using this set!  It's GORGEOUS!

and here is another fork bow – it's a perfect bow each time!

So what's in this card?

Wonderful sets used:   Mixed Bunch#125535 wood mount or #125537 clear mount ; Loving Thoughts #125843 wood mount or #125845 clear mount

Simply Gorgeous Inks:  Baja Breeze and Island Indigo

Elegant Endings:  #125595 Adorning Accents Edgelit Dies; #125601 Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing folders; #125603 Blossom Punch (coordinates EXACTLY with our Mixed Bunch stamp set); #122940 Incolor Brads; #116631 Paper Piercer; #105826 Mat Pack; #114616 Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon; and my kitchen fork (priceless)!

Okay, back to cutting!!!  Thank you for stopping by!

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All on the diagonal!

Hidy Ho Stampers,

So today is the day you can start to purchase our new Simply Scored Diagonal Plate #125586 from me.  It complements the Simply Scored Tool.  Watch the video to see what you can do and I've got a sample I put together today while the snow if falling.

Here is what the cardstock looks like when you score it, the lines are indented.

So when you turn it over, I guess this side would be outdented :0).  I really love but both patterns and each will serve it's purpose depending on your project or card.

 Here is the card I created this morning.

 And here is a side view.  The pearls and a fork bow are a must - wah lah…

and to show you what we woke up to today….it was 6:00 in the morning and our annual mailbox demolition took place…

The mailbox is to the left, the car is in the ditch to the right, the tow truck was on it's way and everyone was okay.  It's STILL snowing.  Can't complain, this is the first real snowstorm we've gotten since October.  So it's pretty and fun (well not for that guy).  I think Kevin took him out for coffee (no we didn't know him).

So here is today's post, I hope you like it.  I want to thank you for stopping by.

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Simply Elegant

Hidy Ho Stampers,

I have my big Team Meeting today and made this card for my swap.  The theme was "Simply Elegant" so this is what I came up with.  It's a Wedding Shower Invitation.  What do you think?

It's all embossed with Vanilla Craft Ink and Clear Embossing Powder.

I used the Stamp Set Love & Laughter from the Occasions Mini Catalog from Stampin' Up!  Then I embellished it with some pearls of course and a little flower from one of Itty Bitty Punches (it's a set of three).  There is a lot of dimension…I just love the way it came out.

Hope you enjoyed my post, thank you for stopping by.

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More Herringbone

Hidy Ho Stampers,

This stamping technique is so much fun.  Here is another example…

Supplies: 

Stamp Sets:  Mixed Bunch; Loving Thoughts

Cardstock:  Poppy Parade; Whisper White

Ink:  Poppy Parade

Accessories:  Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper; Blossom Punch; Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a super day.

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Button Buddies

Hidy Ho stampers,

Today I needed to make a few cards to send out.  Here is what I came up with.

Stamp Sets:  Button Buddies, Four Frames, Friendly Phrases

Ink:  Pool Party (LOVE THAT COLOR)

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Pool Party, 2011-2013 In Color Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Designer Printed Brads 2011-2013 In Color; Big Shot; Perfect Pennants; Fancy Fan Letterpress Plate; 2 1/2" Circle Punch; Decorative Label Punch; Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon

I'm very pleased with the card.  I just love the new brads and the ruffled ribbon is adorable.  Remember I'm doing a ribbon share, if you'd like to be put on the list, let me know.

 I used the new Fancy Fan Letter Press Plate to get that gorgeous background.  Go ahead, look back up there, did you miss it?  Well if you saw the card in person you wouldn't.  I like to spray rubbing alcohol on my cardstock before I run it through, this makes the paper "mold" to the die.  It comes out much crisper.  Why didn't I use just plain water to wet the paper?  Because the alcohol dries faster.

 In the afternoon, we decided to go to the Capital District Scottish Games.  They were amazing.  Listening to these groups gives me goosebumps!

And of course there was lots of food.

 Just amazing.

It was a wonderful day!

I hope you enjoyed your day…every minute of it!  Thank you for stopping by.

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Another Great Stamping Get Together

Hidy Ho Stampers,

Today was my monthly stamping get together with my teammates.  It was an exceptionally awesome day….there were great demonstrations, totally awesome swaps and out of this world make and takes.  Here are a few pictures…

Barb Stomieroski did a demonstration on Double Embossing.

 Here is what it looks like.  It was amazingly easy.  Thank you Barb.

This was one of our make and takes.  Everyone KNOWS how much I love my punches, how cute is this!

 And this card was a card and a bookmark all in one!  The Two tags die (#115954) was used to make the bookmark.

 Here is a view of the side.  We attached a magnet on the inside. LOVE IT!

 And how adorable is this card.  I just love all them.  This was done with the the stamp set call Button Buddies and Delicate Doilies.

And now here is a picture tutorial of a new way to do the Fork Bow.  First start with about a 12" piece of ribbon and place it so that bottom piece is longer than the top piece (the bottom piece is the one that we will be tieing around the fork).

Take the bottom piece and wrap it over the top piece.

Now put it through the bottom middle tong.

 Take that same piece and bring it up through the top (same middle tong).

Now take the top piece and the bottom piece and tie them together in the middle. 

You are still looking at the back after it is tied. 

 Turn it over and it looks like this….so stinken cute.

 Then slide it off your fork and this is what it looks like.

This is a little different than the first way I taught you.  It looks exactly the same when done, just done a little different.  If you have any quesitons, let me know.

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day.

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